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OU08 CEX

2008 Triumph America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,328 mi
Last recorded24,328 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph America10,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 CEX
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 24,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Master cylinder back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 23,102 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 22,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Jun 2024 22,752 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Mar 2023 22,209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 22,118 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 21,931 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 18,124 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 14,815 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2018 14,815 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 11,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 11,540 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 11,530 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 11,299 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,245 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 11,245 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 10,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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OU08 CEX is a 2008 Triumph America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 10,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU08 CEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU08 CEX registered?

OU08 CEX is a 2008 Triumph America, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for OU08 CEX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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